Readers' Poll: These Are Your Five Favorite Soccer Articles by Jeff Maysh, Wright Thompson, Ben McGrath, Brian Phillips

Readers' Poll: These Are Your Five Favorite Soccer Articles

Last week we celebrated the launch of our beloved EA SPORTS FIFA 15 by asking you to vote for your all-time favorite soccer article. The results are in!

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1) The Half-Time Hero

A soccer fairy tale: in 1994, a fan named Steve Davies was pulled from the stands to play for West Ham United.

Jeff Maysh Howler 20min

2) Portrait of a Serial Winner

A profile of Luis Suarez.

Wright Thompson ESPN 10min

3) Here & Gone

The complicated relationship between Lionel Messi and his hometown.

Wright Thompson ESPN

4) Samba Soccer

The transformation of Brazil’s most storied team.

Ben McGrath New Yorker 40min

5) Pelé as a Comedian

The athlete as religous experience.

Brian Phillips Run of Play 15min

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October 2, 2014